Roman’s entire body tensed.

“What are you doing here?” she asked, spinning toward Lucas, panic flickering in her voice.

Lucas’s gaze shifted between them, curious. “I came to check on you. You didn’t sound well yesterday, remember?”

Roman’s jaw flexed. “Mr. Lucas," he said tightly. “Can I help you?”

“Just came to check on her,” he said. “She wasn’t in class yesterday, and I heard she wasn’t feeling well.”

Desiree opened her mouth to respond, but before ...